IMAGINE What your ROTARY can be - November 2022 Edition

Edition 5 November 2022

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November is Foundation Month where clubs are encouraged to highlight the enormous benefit that our Foundation brings to the world. Since its founding more that 100 years ago, the Foundation has enabled more that $4 Billion USD worth of life-changing sustainable projects around the world. Through both District and Global grants as well as many other avenues.

In addition, the End Polio campaign has very nearly eliminated only the second disease to be eradicated from the face of the earth, the first being Smallpox.

Look out for a prerelease screening of “The Lost King” The Lots King Trailer at a cinema near you. The Rotary Foundation has given clubs access to this film to raise funds for the ‘End Polio Now’ Campaign.

Look out also for the District Foundation Newsletter as I am sure PDG David Anderson will highlight a lot more that the Foundation does.

We all know that clubs make contributions to the Foundation however individuals are also encourage to make the Foundation their charity of choice, which I have done.

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District Governor's Message

I continue to be inspired by clubs across our district doing amazing things. I read most club newsletters that come across my desk so get a small smattering of those projects happening within local communities and further afield.

I attended what was both a sad and happy occasion celebrating the many achievements o the Rotary club of Wodonga Central (formally Wodonga) and also making the closure of this club after nearly 69 years of service to their local community.

Even though I was unable to attend as I was in Canberra at the time, I wish to Congratulate The Rotary club of Broadmeadows who celebrated their 60th Anniversary on 26October 2022. Well done to all the members of Broadmeadows!

As we also know our district has been impacted by flood waters and as ‘People of Action’, it is great to see Rotarians out there supporting people in need as well as the emergency services.

The RAWCS National Flood Appeal was launched and the decision made by RAWCS executive that as from 17 October all moneys donated will go towards the Victorian flood victims rather than Norther NSW/QLD.

Flood effected towns in our District have included Seymour, Shepparton, Mooroopna with others also suffering some flooding to a lesser degree.

Clubs that want to fund raise for the flood victims are encouraged to donate to the RAWCS National Flood Appeal.

I had two magnificent highlights within this last month Th first was attending the Zone 8 (Australia, NZ and the Pa Conference in Canberra along with over 500 other pas Rotarians. It was also the first time that my cohort of D this year actually met in person after two and a half ye meeting only virtually. We had a wonderful dinner on t Wednesday night followed by a lively DG forum the ne then on Friday with forums on The Foundation, Region as well as AGMs of the various bodies (eg ARH, RDU, RA ROMAC) which are part of Rotary.

The DGN’s and DGE’s had their mandatory training ses from Tuesday to Thursday which again I am told by Ne Stephen was a great opportunity for them to meet their class in-person.

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District Governor's Message (continued)

The Zone 8 conference then began on the Friday with many highlights.

In addition to the many excellent speakers and panel discussions, there was a wonderful dinner at Old Parliament House with over 400 in attendance.

I was fortunate to also be able to take along my two children who you will know are conducting my ‘Partners Project’ this year. Lily and Liam are in their second year Uni at ANU in Canberra so they didn’t have far to travel.

At the dinner I was privileged to pick up, on behalf of the Rotary club of Tocumwal, the most successful ‘Club Builder’ club for the whole of Zone 8. Quite an achievement. Congratulations Tocumwal!

The conference ended with a walk around Lake Burley Griffin to highlight the End Polio Now campaign in which I also participated along with another in a wheelchair as well as a totally blind participant. Inclusion and Integration at its best.

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District Governor's Message (continued)

Following Canberra I spent two days visiting Corryong to see some of their prograns as well as see the projects and programs that have come either been funded by the Bushfire Recovery Committee or the local Rotary club, or both.

Projects such as the Toy Library which brings young mothers in the community together, the boxing club that brings the youth of the town together to not just do boxing but talk about other issues, the RC Corryong’s Wetlands project and the Stephanie Alexander Garden at the Corryong Primary School

Following Corryong I travelled to Sydney to be a guest speaker on DEI at the D9675 District Conference hosted by my class mate DG Janice Hall. It was attended by some 300 Rotarians from the Southern half of Sydney. It was a really well run conference with some top line speakers such as Jelena Dokic speaking on Family Violence and NSW Australian of the Year Craig Foster AM speaking on racisim and the refugee plight.

So after traveling lots of miles (kms) I returned home and subsequently tested POS for Covid so am in isolation although, demonstrating our ability to adapt, I have continued to do club visits, via Zoom instead.

Even though I have had four vaccinations this new variant must be able to evade the protection, so I recommend taking appropriate precautions if you are able. It really did knock me about although I got onto the antivirals within one day which has helped a lot.

DG David McPherson

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Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group - list of needs

As you are aware we have many requests for assistance and we need to raise money for each of the projects. It is very hard ,when you are aware of the needs around the world and in Australia, with the increasing levels of malnutrition. I know that "every minute of every day 5 children under 5 die from malnutrition”.

We need help to raise these moneys. A small donation ( say $500) from each club, each year, would go a long way to be able to assist in reducing Malnutrition levels in these countries. Please consider this as the need is urgent.

Yours in Rotary Una PDG Una Hobday OAM Chair food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group Email: unahob@gmail.com

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PEDS not PETS for 2023-2024?

In preparation for the Rotary 2023 2024 year, two President Elect Development (PEDS) days and a District Assembly day have been set

These are not training days but development sessions One may say I have been President, I am being recycled, I know what to do and I do not need this I suggest you do as there have been changes, even in the past year and with the possibility of Regionalisation there may be more that we have to know and act on

So please put in your diaries , PEDS 1 27.11.2022: PEDS 2 19.02.2023: District Assembly 23.04.2023.

More details regarding content and venues will be published as arrangements are finalized

Neta Kirby DGE 2022 2023

INDIGENOUS HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (continued)

Rotary Albury Hume Supports Youth in a Unique Program!

An exchange orientated Paying It Forward Program saw 18 students in the Red Centre from the 13 23rd October. Seven of our D9790s inbounds joined one from Adelaide and two from Queensland along with six Rotexians and two future outbound students to work and explore Alice Springs and its surrounds.

Paying It Forward (PIF) is a youth program designed to teach participants to always value looking at ways to give back to community. “This program, having engaged Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) students also has the importance of giving back to Rotary and ‘service above self“.

Upon arriving in Alice that for our inbounds was like something they have never seen before and akin to Star Wars it was often said, we spend seven days working at Yipirinya school. Yipirinya teaches in five languages with English being one. We worked on a senior area, building garden beds, planting bee and bird friendly natives, building seating areas, landscaping and general maintenance.

The students all worked very hard, in hot conditions, with no one complaining. We also got to partake in cultural and language classes, swimming lessons and on country programs.

Outside of the program they learnt about Central Desert Art, spent the day hiking around Ormiston Gorge, swimming in Ellery Creek Big hole and the highlight of the trip a three day tour of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon. Sleeping under the Milky Way in swags and seeing stars like never before was a highlight along with learning about this ancient land and culture.

The program gave all participants a deeper understanding of our amazing First Nations culture and the Red Centre. They were respectful, resourceful, inquisitive and curious but above all, outstanding ambassadors for the PIF Program, RYE and Rotary. They truly embraced the concept of always Paying It Forward.

Kellie Kadaoui Program Coordinator Rotary Club of Albury Hume

If your club would like to know more about Paying It Forward please email kellie@wildlimemarketing.com.au or call 0422 165 271 or check us out on FB@RotaryPayingitforward

For the past 18 Years October has been the month, we remember Zaidee Rose Alexander Turner, a 7 year old little girl who had the foresight to bequeath her organs & tissue so that other children and adults could experience an enhanced quality of life

Zaidee aged 7 Years and 22 days died suddenly on 2nd December 2004 from a burst blood vessel in her brain, called a Cerebral Aneurism

At the time of Zaidee’s death, the Turner family had been registered as Organ and Tissue Donors for 5 years As a result Zaidee donated her Organs and Tissues at the Royal Children’s Hospital, as were her wishes at the time

From this gift, the lives of seven other people were improved or saved Zaidee’s parents, Kim and Allan, founded Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation to raise awareness of the need for increased organ and tissue donor registration in Australia.

Zaidee was the only child in Victoria under 16 Years and we have been told one of the youngest Australians to donate her organs and tissue in 2004, being 1 of 6 children nationally to donate their organs.

Zaidee’s story is directed towards both children and adults to think about others who are waiting for a suitable match and a lifesaving operation of organs and tissue.

Giving this gift to others helps them live a better life and in some cases, have a second chance at life.

Zaidee’s gift of her organs to others have allowed them to have another birthday. 1 in 5 people on the transplant waiting list will never get the chance to have another birthday if people do not become registered donors.

The rainbow is representative of hope; after every storm the sun shines and out comes a rainbow. For people on the transplant waiting list, the rainbow symbol offers them hope. At the end of their rainbow is an organ or tissue to improve life or in most cases save their life.

Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation raises awareness of the need for increased organ and tissue donor registration in Australia.

The Foundation partners with various organisations and members of the sporting community and hosts events that promote an active lifestyle. Through these partnerships, the foundation shares information and promotes discussion within families just like the Turners about organ and tissue donation.

Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation also supports Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI).

PP Brian Bennett

Moreland Rotary

Jessie will talk from her heart, explaining her path from RYLA, to becoming one of the first female directors on the International Board of Rotary International As we Imagine Rotary, and what Rotary might be, Jessie will give an update on the RI Board meeting after the Regionalisation vote Whether you are relatively new to Rotary or been a member for years, come and listen to the direction Rotary is moving in and how you can be part of the action Together we see a world, where people unite and take action, to create lasting change, across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves

Where: Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre 44 Macedon Street, Sunbury 3429

From: 6:30 November 25, 2022 Canapes and wine will be served on the evening

Price: $25 per person to mainly cover costs, any profits to Rotary Foundation

Bookings at https://www trybooking com/CCBUV

Peter Toomey Police Officer of the Year Award

The Peter Toomey Police Officer of the Year Award is granted each Rotary year to a Victorian or NSW police officer in District 9790 who shows an exemplary commitment to their local community. It is named in honour of the late Peter Toomey, a distinguished Rotarian and long serving police officer, who helped establish this award at both his local club of Pascoe Vale as well as at the district level.

Victoria Police and NSW Police units within the District encourage their members to become involved within their local community and Rotary Clubs can acknowledge this great work through their own local award as well as through the Peter Toomey Award. It is a win win for both Rotary and the police.

From a Rotary Club perspective, running your own local club award is a rewarding program with relatively low cost.

You can make your own club award and nominate for the district award or you can nominate directly by Friday 20 January 2023

David Redfearn OAM Coordinator, Peter Toomey Police Officer of the Year Award.

Mobile: 0448 852 747 Email: dredfearn@vtown.com.au

2021 22 winner First Constable Catherine Morgan of Northcote UNI (nominated by Preston Rotary) receiving her award from DG Anne Reid and also with Elaine Price from Preston Rotary

Calendar of events

Date(s) Event Location Contact

Shine On Recognition Event (page

18)

Shine On Awards for volunteers in the community with a disability (page 18)

The Templestowe Baptist Hall, Anderson Road, Doncaster East, 3109

Event: 1 00 pm, 13May 2023

Enquiries and nominations to: Lara Barrett

M: 0416 262 615

E: lara.barrett.secretary@gmail.com

Deadlines

Nominations due by 1 January 2023

Peter Toomey Police Officer of the Year Award (page 17)

Nominations due by 20 January 2023

Nominations to: Lara Barrett

M: 0416 262 615

E: lara.barrett.secretary@gmail.com

Enquiries to David Redfearn

M:0448 852 747 E: dredfearn@vtown com au

November is Rotary Foundation Month